From Trade Wars to Tech Wars The U.S.–China tariff war that began under President Donald Trump continues to ripple through the global economy. Initially aimed at balancing trade deficits and curbing China’s industrial rise, the tariffs have evolved into a deeper economic conflict, now centered on technology and national security. While former President Biden enforced aggressive export…
Building the Foundation for a New Odisha Odisha is stepping into a new era of infrastructural transformation. Historically known for its cultural richness and natural resources, the state has long grappled with connectivity gaps that have hampered its full economic potential. Over the past few years, the central government has been increasingly focusing on bridging…
A Trade War Takes Flight—And Hits Aviation Hard The US-China trade war, which has been simmering under the surface since early 2025, has taken a dramatic new turn. In a move that could ripple across global markets and disrupt key supply chains, China has ordered its airlines to halt all new deliveries of Boeing jets, further intensifying…
Yet Another Blow to Students’ Trust in Competitive Exams Just days after the NEET UG row shook public confidence in the National Testing Agency (NTA), a fresh wave of anger has erupted over the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam. Students and parents are flagging factual inaccuracies in questions, discrepancies in response sheets, and a…
Strengthening Policing, Tackling Unemployment In a notable development aimed at reinforcing grassroots law enforcement and addressing the state’s employment concerns, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 2,500 new Home Guard posts, taking the total sanctioned strength to 20,175. The move was officially approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday and marks…
A Shift in Policy, A Career Upended In a move emblematic of shifting federal priorities, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has officially ended its association with Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her removal comes amidst sweeping changes across U.S. federal agencies following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump targeting DEI programs. While initially…
A Dark Chapter Revisited The memories of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks—commonly referred to as 26/11—still haunt India. The coordinated assault by 10 Pakistani terrorists left 166 dead and scores injured over a 60-hour siege that targeted Mumbai’s bustling railway station, luxury hotels, and a Jewish centre. The attackers, trained and backed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), used the…
A Familiar Face in a Familiar Fight Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, once again found himself in the spotlight on Tuesday as he appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a land deal case in Haryana. The case—linked to alleged money laundering—has resurfaced ahead of election season, prompting…
Trump’s New Front in the Culture War A new cultural clash is unfolding in the United States, and this time, the battleground isn’t Capitol Hill — it’s the nation’s elite universities. Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has trained his political firepower on Ivy League institutions, launching an unprecedented crackdown that includes…
A Powerhouse of Air Travel in India The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi stands as a beacon of India’s aviation prowess. As the largest and busiest airport in the country, it handles an enormous volume of passengers and air traffic daily. Terminal 2 (T2) alone manages over 46,000 passengers and 270–280 air traffic…
